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Gil Asakawa

Gil Asakawa began his Denver media career at Westword, serving as its first music editor and writing news stories in the 1980s. He served as Westword’s interim food editor for four months in 2025. He’s worked for daily newspapers, magazines and online sites writing about food, culture and music. He also co-authored The Toy Book” (Knopf, 1991), a history of baby boom-era toys, Being Japanese American (Stone Bridge Press, 2014) and Tabemasho! Let’s Eat! The Tasty History of Japanese Food in America (Stone Bridge Press, 2023). Learn more at nikkeiview.com.

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rice balls and sandwich

Kawaii Konbini Brings Japanese Gifts, Snacks and Food to Longmont

By Gil AsakawaJuly 22, 2025

“We’d love to see Kawaii Konbini become a community staple for quick, affordable, unique, healthy and honest food.”

Chef grilling

It’s Truckin’ Awesome: Longmont Chef Competing onThe Great Food Truck Race

By Gil AsakawaJuly 22, 2025

Devin “Tiger” Keopraphay serves “Asian-ish” fare at the Rising Tiger Grill at the Longmont Farmers’ Market.

Sunset from rooftop

Hey Kiddo Invites You to “Walk With Us”

By Gil AsakawaJuly 21, 2025

The hippest Id Est Restaurant Group eatery on Tennyson Street looks out over the Berkeley neighborhood.

old farm in suburb

Historic Shoenberg Farms in Westminster Hosting Ice Cream Social Sunday

By Gil AsakawaJuly 18, 2025

The old dairy is being redeveloped into a food hall and entertainment center slated to debut next year.

chef making sushi

Sushi Cue: The Ten Best Spots for Sushi in Metro Denver

By Gil AsakawaJuly 15, 2025

The history of sushi in Denver is surprisingly short, given how many places serve it. But how can you tell which are the best?

Toshi Kizaki

Denver’s Omakase Scene Is the Next Level of Sushi Sophistication

By Gil AsakawaJuly 9, 2025

Got bucks to burn? Try one of these popular omakase sushi spots and see what the buzz is all about.

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The Donn of Tiki

Tiki Tacky Culture Captured in New Documentary Showing at Mayan

By Gil AsakawaJuly 8, 2025

“We heard something to the effect of…none of this would have happened if it wasn’t for Don the Beachcomber.”

Mantra Cafe

First Look: Mantra Cafe Brings the Taste of Nepal to Denver

By Gil AsakawaJuly 8, 2025

Nepal is a tiny country sandwiched between India, Tibet and China, and its culinary traditions are flavored from all sides.

Santo Remedio closure signs

Santo Remedio Mexican Restaurant Closed by City…for Now

By Gil AsakawaJuly 3, 2025

“We’re ready to roll, you know, clean, restock, get our social media marketing and come right back.”

mai tai cocktail

Picture This: Our Food Porn Roundup for June

By Gil AsakawaJuly 1, 2025

The best photos of the best food (mostly) eaten by our interim food editor, Gil Asakawa, last month.

El Chingon fire

El Chingon’s New Home on Santa Fe Drive Closed After Fire

By Gil AsakawaJune 29, 2025

A fire broke out in the kitchen on Friday, June 27, just as lunch service was starting.

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company Adding Bulgogi Mac & Cheese to Beef Up Bottom Line

By Gil AsakawaJune 27, 2025

“As the authority on noodles, we feel strongly about offering a diverse array of dishes that appeal to our guests’ tastes.”

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Crown Burgers

Remembering George Brokalakis, the Founder of Crown Burgers

By Gil AsakawaJune 26, 2025

“I tell people, you get an omelet here you’re not gonna eat lunch that day, you know, just breakfast. Maybe skip dinner, too.”

Panda Express

Panda Express Invites People to Sing for Their Orange Chicken

By Gil AsakawaJune 26, 2025

The American Chinese fast-food giant invites people to sing karaoke for free lunch tomorrow.

Barolo Grill wine selection

Cheers! Barolo Grill in Cherry Creek Wins Top Honor for Wine – Again

By Gil AsakawaJune 25, 2025

“I try not to be presumptuous and feel that we are entitled to anything. So it’s always a nice validation.”

Warnick family Taco Tuesdays

This Family Takes Taco Tuesday Very Seriously – Every Week for Almost Six Years

By Gil AsakawaJune 24, 2025

Scott Warnick and his daughters have been eating tacos every Tuesday for almost six years. And they have lots more planned.

Ramen Star pancakes

Ramen Star Now Serves Brunch, Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

By Gil AsakawaJune 23, 2025

Ramen Star in Sunnyside now serves brunch and the menu includes fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes, sandwiches and more.

giant torta with lettuce

Garibaldi Mexican Bistro Reopens After Negotiating with City of Englewood

By Gil AsakawaJune 20, 2025

“I’m grateful to the people who did donate, and for the other people who even just talked about it or shared it.”

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Rebel Bread

Even PETA Would Endorse This Sandwich at Rebel Bread

By Gil AsakawaJune 18, 2025

Denver was just named one of the country’s top-ten vegan-friendly U.S. cities.

Hearty Provisions

CSU Business Grants Help Denver-Area Food Producers

By Gil AsakawaJune 17, 2025

“One of the most exciting opportunities the center allows us is the chance to invest in innovative farms and food companies.”

awning in front of a restaurant

Boulder’s Frasca Wins Outstanding Restaurant at James Beard Awards

By Gil AsakawaJune 16, 2025

In an Oscars-like ceremony, the foundation handed out its annual restaurant and chef awards…and Frasca Food and Wine won Outstanding Restaurant.

2nd & Adams building

Celebrity Chef Brian Lockwood Bringing Two New Restaurant Concepts to Cherry Creek

By Gil AsakawaJune 12, 2025

The Boulder native consulted on The Bear.

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